2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 497 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Caravan | Venga |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 48 L |
